Stud & Garden Blogs

12th Mar 2019

Mares that have a foal at foot are known as wet mares. The mares first cycle after foaling typically occurs at around six to twelve days post foaling which is c...

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The Foaling Mare

27th Feb 2019

Thoroughbred mares foal from the 1st of January through to the very end of May. Mares arrive at the Irish National Stud Foaling Unit (in Sun Chariot Yard)...

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Foster Mares

21st Feb 2019

At the Irish National Stud we have a selected few foster mares. These mares will foster a thoroughbred foal in the case of the thoroughbred mare being unable to...

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Spring is in the Air

8th Feb 2019

January and February are generally regarded as quiet months in the garden. However, The Irish National Stud & Gardens is currently alive with excitement ahe...